PMI Houston: 2026 PD-Mentorship Program Pilot | Mentorship Cycle 3 (October - November 2026) - Virtual

PMI Houston: 2026 PD-Mentorship Program Pilot | Mentorship Cycle 3 (October - November 2026)

Why Join?

• Learn directly from experienced project leaders
• Build meaningful professional connections
• Gain practical insights you can apply immediately
• Accelerate your growth in a focused, high-impact format

How the Program Works:

• Small group sessions (2–4 mentees per mentor)
• 30-minute kickoff + 60-minute guided breakout session
• Personalized 1:1 mentoring conversations
• Structured yet flexible to fit your schedule

Meet Our Mentors

Jody Craze

Mentorship Focus: Stakeholder Management, Project Planning, and Project Success

Jody Craze brings over 30 years of experience directing large-scale capital programs and leading multidisciplinary teams across public and private sectors. As former Acting Director of Capital Projects for the City of Houston, she led major initiatives and implemented structured PM processes focused on compliance and accountability. She is passionate about mentoring and helping professionals understand what drives project success—and what causes projects to fail.

Availability: Cycle 1,2,3

Preferred Meeting Times: Flexible

Teeya Davis

Mentorship Focus: PMO Development, Process Improvement, and Career Growth

Teeya Davis is an IT Process Improvement Coordinator at the Harris County Department of Education with 7 years of project management experience supporting education and healthcare environments. She brings a strong background in technology-enabled change, process improvement, governance, stakeholder engagement, and continuous learning. Her work focuses on standardizing workflows, improving service delivery, strengthening adoption, and aligning people, processes, and technology.

Availability: Cycle 2 (Aug-Sept 2026), Cycle 3 (Oct – Nov 2026)

Preferred Meeting Times: Mon–Fri, 7 AM–9 PM

 

Mahima Khanna

Mentorship Focus: PMP Application Guidance & Exam Preparation

Mahima Khanna is a Computer System Validation Engineer with 8 years of project management experience in the pharmaceutical industry and a recently earned PMP certification. She has mentored both professionally and academically, helping junior engineers and students prepare for exams. Mahima brings a patient, structured, and encouraging approach to mentoring and is an excellent choice for those preparing for PMP certification.

Availability: Cycle 3 (Oct – Nov 2026)

Preferred Meeting Times: Wed & Fri Evenings

 

Aurora Gonzalez

Mentorship Focus: Professional Development, IT Transformation, Change Management

Aurora Gonzalez is a global project, program, and change manager with 20+ years of experience leading IT transformation initiatives across energy trading, telecom, customer service, and agriscience. Her background includes complex programs such as M&A integrations, restructuring, greenfield implementations, and AI-enabled projects. She excels at bridging business and technical teams and leading global, cross-functional teams.

Availability: Cycle 3 (Oct – Nov 2026)

Preferred Meeting Times: Flexible

 

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